tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post5103127761364711641..comments2015-08-02T10:49:00.252-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: Jill + Juneau Ridge + July 3 = TiredJill Homernoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-48627859672281667922008-07-07T11:09:00.000-07:002008-07-07T11:09:00.000-07:00Great hike! Great pictures!Great hike! Great pictures!Arctic Focushttp://arcticfocus.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-7053600956157716892008-07-07T10:36:00.000-07:002008-07-07T10:36:00.000-07:00Hey Jill,Yeah, I think you'd dig it (and by the wa...Hey Jill,<BR/><BR/>Yeah, I think you'd dig it (and by the way I'm hardly an experienced mountaineer. I'm a skier who bought and ice axe and crampons a few years back so I could go ski that stuff I always looked at from afar and have basically been learning trial by fire). Snow climbing is cool in that it requires focus, but it's not terribly scary if you don't want it to be. Going up a 40° pitch with nice soft spring snow and a narrow rock walled couloir is one of the great joys in life, and most people feel very comfortable in this environment. It's also a hell of a workout. Basic mountaineering gear is not terribly much - you can get an ice axe and crampons for less than $200. If you find someone who is willing to take you on a basic snow climb, jump on it - you'll love it for sure.<BR/><BR/>Aren't you a snowboarder? Man, if I were you I'd consider investing in one of those split decision boards. I think Voile, Burton and others make them, and they have really come around. I used to have one, back in the ghetto days of split decisions, and even then I really, really enjoyed it. To keep it light I'd invest in a very soft hard shell AT boot like a scarpa F1 (they are discontinuing this boot so it can be found on the cheap now). I could help you figure out some cool binding interface. <BR/><BR/>The thing is, you don't have to drop down steep couloirs. There are plenty of runs that are a bit mellower that equate to big grins. The problem with skiing and snowboarding - and I hear this a lot in the cycling community - is that it's done at ski and snowboarding resorts. But the cool thing is, 99.9% of the world's skiable/rideable terrain is NOT in a resort! And for aerobic athletes who like to get a workout AND sweet runs in, it's just a beautiful, beautiful sport. <BR/><BR/>I seems like your schedule would compliment BC snowboarding well. Your training for winter events really ramps up in the fall and early winter, when the BC is actually the worst. It would be cool, after Iditasport is done and all to have some winter method for getting into the mountains. March - June and even July are the best seasons for it, especially where you are.<BR/><BR/>Could be the perfect compliment to cycling.DV8http://offcamber.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-3787639312294006702008-07-07T08:19:00.000-07:002008-07-07T08:19:00.000-07:00I believe the Pepsi cup pic deserves to be your ne...I believe the Pepsi cup pic deserves to be your new avatar. :)AAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00584354669062073865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-53748700525687407692008-07-06T09:46:00.000-07:002008-07-06T09:46:00.000-07:00I wish you had posted a picture of the snow bridge...I wish you had posted a picture of the snow bridge. I would have liked to see that. A picture of you almost stepping on a bald eagle would have been nice too!Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13711055149111463847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-58173289482856772152008-07-06T01:56:00.000-07:002008-07-06T01:56:00.000-07:00DV8 - I've always kinda wondered how my hiking pos...DV8 - I've always kinda wondered how my hiking posts read to real-mountaineering types such as yourself. Probably like a novice mountain biker's description of their first trail ride.<BR/><BR/>Juneau is a great place to be a hiker. I keep telling myself that one of these days I'm going to start learning how to ski. But as frightened as I am of these just walking along these steep mountain snowfields, the idea of strapping something slippery to my feet and careening down a narrow shoot is not very appealing.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-55264720949558400052008-07-05T07:11:00.000-07:002008-07-05T07:11:00.000-07:00As I sit here sippin' on a mimosa and watching the...As I sit here sippin' on a mimosa and watching the Tour - you make me feel like a friggin slacker. Every step an adventure for you - be careful but don't stop chasing that which drives you. Nice.Saul Goodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00825985985024703812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-14762836846656359282008-07-05T07:02:00.000-07:002008-07-05T07:02:00.000-07:00Oh wow what a great hike!!! Makes me want to ditch...Oh wow what a great hike!!! Makes me want to ditch working today and do a hike that I've been planning.Lisa Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894424591692303381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-75144443108533532752008-07-05T04:45:00.000-07:002008-07-05T04:45:00.000-07:00On a caving trip in winter I once dumped out my ga...On a caving trip in winter I once dumped out my gatorade and tried to drink from my pee bottle. Luckily, my companions recognized this as a symptom of hypothermia.juanchohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01283672346601878803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-8323330624471237732008-07-04T22:00:00.000-07:002008-07-04T22:00:00.000-07:00I can remember on one hike coming out of the Chuga...I can remember on one hike coming out of the Chugach mountains I had only taken 1 liter of water. I was so dehydrated on started to become very confused and stumble about. I was aware of this, however, and pressed on to get back. It's a scary thing, as is wanting to sleep in the snow.Doctor S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13744952454114192340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-85073071756379991402008-07-04T13:47:00.000-07:002008-07-04T13:47:00.000-07:00Great hike Jill. Stay away from those overhangs. D...Great hike Jill. Stay away from those overhangs. Deadly! As you well know. Experience severe hypothermia once at about 45 degrees. Not a pleasant experience.<BR/><BR/>Nigity - "Always keep a smile in your heart."Vitohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01277306434031774094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-9754010335989206652008-07-04T11:45:00.000-07:002008-07-04T11:45:00.000-07:00I like this entry Jill. It's cool to see the high ...I like this entry Jill. It's cool to see the high peaks above Juneau through your eyes. Juneau looks like one of the best towns in the world to be a hiker in. As a skier, it's appealing as well.DV8http://offcamber.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-58131117389522569032008-07-04T11:33:00.000-07:002008-07-04T11:33:00.000-07:00Doctor S., BuckyThanks for the concern. I really c...Doctor S., Bucky<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the concern. I really can be a little overdramatic in my descriptions. It wasn't that bad. I had a rain layer but not enough warmth layers. It was 71 when I left the house and I wasn't expecting it to be all that cold. But the storm moved it and it was probably low-50s at the top; easily into the high-30s with the windchill. Still, I've been on the lee side of hypothermia often enough to know I was never even close. Mostly, I was just sleepy, probably from lack of sleep, honestly. The hard physical effort didn't help with that, though. <BR/><BR/>I did drink the big soda on the way up, but I had a camelbak, too, and drank a fair amount of water after that. Dehydration never occured to me ... but, possible.<BR/><BR/>Happy Independence Day!Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-21900328001105364612008-07-04T10:28:00.000-07:002008-07-04T10:28:00.000-07:00Jill, please, be careful. In addition to your fami...Jill, please, be careful. In addition to your family, Geoff, and friends you know in meatspace, you have many people in cyberspace who care about you.buckydentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-28165786998003706642008-07-04T09:45:00.000-07:002008-07-04T09:45:00.000-07:00every time I read your blog, I want to hook up the...every time I read your blog, I want to hook up the Airstream, grab the dogs, and drive to Alaska. I mean really.rambnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13062390383628324821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-29852407333423978262008-07-04T08:59:00.000-07:002008-07-04T08:59:00.000-07:00I have been reading your blog for some time and fi...I have been reading your blog for some time and find your character and stories inspiring. I'm adding link your blog from one of my recent posts because I want my four readers to read your blog, too! I hope that is ok with you.Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06030164083853177488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-31156766625398630522008-07-04T07:27:00.000-07:002008-07-04T07:27:00.000-07:00Jill: this post made me worry about you. Besides ...Jill: this post made me worry about you. Besides the overhang you mentioned, other things. From your description you were going into hypothermia on the mountain and not dressed well enough. This can overwhelm people very quickly, before you can make it back. You were also alone. Then it sounds like symptoms of dehydration on the way back. You were drinking a cold beverage with diuretic effects. Did you have a cell phone with you? Be careful out there.Doctor S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13744952454114192340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-62368587133914646772008-07-04T00:37:00.000-07:002008-07-04T00:37:00.000-07:00Oh & Happy Independence Day!Oh & Happy Independence Day!Highwaymunkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01189848587768316716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-64853181699167764492008-07-04T00:36:00.000-07:002008-07-04T00:36:00.000-07:00You crazy hardcore woman! I love those times when ...You crazy hardcore woman! I love those times when you're almost in real trouble and manage to drag yourself out of it. Well done!Highwaymunkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01189848587768316716noreply@blogger.com